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OO02 OHM

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,204 mi
Last recorded67,204 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO02 OHM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2021 67,204 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 64,958 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 59,948 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section corroded/deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2019 59,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section corroded/deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2019 59,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH, BEHIND THE WHEEL ARCH LINER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH, BEHIND THE WHEEL ARCH LINER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

VEHICLE UNDERBODY CORRODED INCLUDING SUSPENSION AND EXHAUST

Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,846 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 53,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both tailpipes (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated seals on uj (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer sill corroded and has plastic trim covering

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer sill corroded and has plastic trim covering

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms have surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 50,476 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both tailpipes (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated seals on uj (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer sill corroded and has plastic trim covering

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer sill corroded and has plastic trim covering

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms have surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area in front of rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 44,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 40,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

silencer clamp corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 40,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

silencer clamp corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,371 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 35,371 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,298 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 32,298 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,780 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,133 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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OO02 OHM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,349 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OO02 OHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OO02 OHM is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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